


India-France AI Policy Roundtable
Roadmap for the AI Action Summit 2025
As AI advances at an unprecedented pace, addressing challenges is critical to fostering innovation and ensuring equitable global development.
India's proactive role in shaping the future of AI is evident in its active participation in global initiatives, including hosting the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) ministerial meeting and emphasizing equitable AI development during its G20 presidency in 2023. India's significant contributions to drafting UNESCO's recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and its use of multilateral platforms like ASEAN, G42, and the Internet Governance Forum further reflect its commitment to responsible AI governance.

Objectives
Understanding AI Technologies and Implications
Addressing Digital Divide and Market Concentration
Common and Open AI Infrastructure
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in AI
Sustaining AI Innovation and Addressing Resource Needs
Event Schedule
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Jan 25
2025
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Feb 11
2025
The India-France AI Policy Roundtable, on the sidelines of Technology Dialogue 2025, will serve as a platform for discussions leading up to the 2025 AI Action Summit. It aims to deliberate on key policy positions regarding global AI development and explore opportunities for synergy between India and France.
The roundtable event builds on the foundation of the 25-year India-France Strategic Partnership, a collaboration rooted in shared democratic values and a mutual dedication to leveraging technology for sustainable development. The declaration of 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation further highlights the two nations' collective commitment to advancing technological solutions, including AI, to meet global challenges. By uniting their expertise and vision, both nations aim to foster a global AI ecosystem that prioritizes ethics, inclusivity, and sustainability.
The participation of leading researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives from India and France in the roundtable further reinforces their dedication to leveraging AI for the benefit of humanity.
12:45 PM - 02:15 PM
The roundtable will be held at the Council Chamber, IISc, Bengaluru
Indian participation

Shri Abhishek Singh, (Co-Chair)
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of the Government of India Chief Executive Officer, IndiaAI Mission

French Participation

H.E. Mr. Marc Lamy, (Co-Chair)
Consul General of France in Bengaluru

Indian participation

Dr. Preeti Banzal
Adviser/Scientist G, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India

French Participation

H.E. Mr. Arthur Barichard
Deputy Ambassador for Digital Affairs, French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs

Indian participation

Shri Mahaveer Singhvi
Joint Secretary, New, Emerging & Strategic Technologies Division, Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India

French Participation

Ms. Marie Khater
Economic Counsellor, Energy and Industry Division,
Embassy of France in India

Indian participation

Prof. Chiranjib Bhattacharyya
Professor and Chair, Computer Science and Automation (CSA), IISc Bengaluru

French Participation

Mr. Francis Rousseaux
International Technical Expert on AI, iSPIRT Foundation

Indian participation

Mr. Ankit Bose
Head of AI, nasscom

French Participation

Ms. Annie Biro
Economic Counsellor, Consulate General of France in Bengaluru

Indian participation

Dr. Sarayu Natarajan
Founder, Aapti Institute

French Participation

Mr. Alexandre Correia
Director of Aeroline India, Sopra Steria

Mr. Arvind Bajaj
India Director of Big Data & Security, Atos-Eviden


Organising Team

Animesh Jain
Senior Policy Fellow (adjunct),
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser
to the Government of India

Shefali Mehra
Policy Analyst
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru